Saratoga County GOP Incumbents Announce Candidacy Reelection Campaigns

SARATOGA SPRINGS — Saratoga County Sheriff Michael Zurlo, Clerk Craig Hayner, Surrogate Court Judge Richard Kupferman and Coroner Susan Hayes-Masa, announced their respective reelection campaigns on March 5 at the Saratoga Springs Casino and Hotel. All four incumbent candidates are Republican Party members. 

First elected in 2012, Richard Kupferman, 59, is seeking his second term as Saratoga County Surrogate Court Judge. Kupferman has resided in Saratoga County for more than 50 years and has more than 20 years of legal service to Saratoga County and several of its municipalities. 

Craig Hayner, 53, has been County Clerk since 2014. Under his leadership the Saratoga County Clerk’s Office and the Saratoga County DMV have seen a 12.4% overall increase in revenue. Together, the offices have contributed approximately 7.5 million dollars to the County, positively impacting the county budget.

Michael Zurlo, 67, a Saratoga County native was first elected as Sheriff in 2013. Prior to that, he served 31 years as a member of the sheriff’s office holding the positions of senior investigator, patrol deputy, criminal investigator, sergeant, and lieutenant.   Zurlo has also served on the bench as the Town Justice in the Town of Stillwater before stepping down in 2013.

Running for a third term, Susan Hayes-Masa, 66, of Saratoga Springs, was first elected as Saratoga County Coroner in 2013.  Working for the Coroner’s Office since 1995, Susan is accredited by the New York State Association of County Coroners and Medical Examiners, and a certified surgical technician who has completed the Medical Examiner/Coroner 101 course.  Susan retired as Director of Donor Services with the Lions Eye Bank after 22 years of service.

The four countywide positions up for vote are Surrogate Court Judge (1), Sheriff (1), County Clerk (1), and Coroner (1). Election Day 2021 is Nov. 2.